BBC’s 72-year Commonwealth Games era ends as Channel 5 secures Glasgow 2026 highlights deal

For the first time in 72 years, the BBC will not broadcast the Commonwealth Games. Channel 5 will air daily highlights of the Glasgow 2026 event, following TNT Sports securing live rights. This shift reflects the BBC’s financial pressures and a strategic pivot towards digital content, while Channel 5 expands its sports offerings.

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